Brighton is a city located in Livingston County Michigan. Brighton has a 2024 population of 8,130. Brighton is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 9.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,441 in 2020.
The average household income in Brighton is $89,907 with a poverty rate of 6.42%. The median age in Brighton is 45.8 years: 38.9 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brighton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,107 | 94.94% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 1.67% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,677 | 2 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 1,812 | 1.23 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 1,513 | 2.78 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 301 | 2.58 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 51 | 2.88 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 3.56% |
| Associates Degree | 428 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,826 | 31.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 984 | 16.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,282 | 22.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 975 | 16.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,445 | 5,207 | 2,650 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 99 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 106 | 62 |
| Black | 65 | 44 | 33 |
| Asian | 62 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,750 | $93,291 | $64,623 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,188 | $112,109 | $65,147 |
| High School Graduate | $38,917 | $34,485 | $43,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,163 | $28,264 | $14,135 |
| Overall | $55,616 | $63,348 | $52,237 |
| Some College | $41,692 | $50,000 | $34,360 |
$55,616
Average Earnings
$63,348
Average Male
$52,237
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,893 | 455 | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 124 | 13 | 10.48% |
| Black | 96 | 8 | 8.33% |
6.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.6%
Male Poverty Rate
7.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Multiple, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is White, with 6.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.65% |
| Some College | 5.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.51% |
| Female Employed | 3.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,906 | $116,534 |
| Households | $74,022 | $89,907 |
| Married Families | $118,070 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,923 | $61,985 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
480
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 7.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.73%
Born in Brighton
94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
4.61%
Naturalized
94.3% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 77.73% having been born in Michigan. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,992 | 173 | 1.96% |
| 2028 | 8,819 | 172 | 1.99% |
| 2027 | 8,647 | 172 | 2.03% |
| 2026 | 8,475 | 173 | 2.08% |
| 2025 | 8,302 | 172 | 2.12% |
| 2024 | 8,130 | 172 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 7,958 | 421 | 5.59% |
| 2022 | 7,537 | 66 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 7,471 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,441 | -216 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 7,657 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 7,660 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 7,654 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 7,643 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 7,625 | 33 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 7,592 | 24 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 7,568 | 63 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 7,505 | 28 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 7,477 | 27 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 7,450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,701 | 1,015 | 17.85% |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 1,418 | 33.22% |
| 1980 | 4,268 | -4,724 | -52.54% |